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Police officers allegedly joked about having oral sex with colleague on work trip
A SERVING Dorset Police officer is facing a misconduct panel after he allegedly joked about having oral sex with a female colleague whilst on a work trip. The panel heard on Monday that the officer reportedly along with others spoke inappropriately
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Sir Conor Burns would rather 'serve community' than 'pop up on Sky News'
SIR Conor Burns has pledged to put Bournemouth first whether Labour or the Tories form the next government. The Conservative candidate for Bournemouth West said he has “tried to serve the community quietly, often below the radar, working for local
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Mystery 'sewage' like smell stinks out Sandbanks
Visitors to Sandbanks Beach have reported a mysterious 'sewage' like smell that has been likened to 'rotten eggs'. A strong pong has been noted by residents and visitors to Sandbanks, who say it smells like a 'stink bomb' and have complained it
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The future of Studland: "We want to hear from everyone who cares about the area"
THE National Trust and Dorset Coast Forum are working in partnership to build a long-term plan for a coastal area in Purbeck. The Future Studland plan will span the peninsula from Shell Bay to Old Harry Rocks and include the beaches, roads, services
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'Joyous' school rated 'outstanding' by inspectors
A ‘JOYOUS’ school has been rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Bournemouth School for Girls received the rating across all five inspected categories and maintained its ‘outstanding’ rating from its previous inspection in 2012. Inspectors found
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'Controlling' man in court after assaulting partner
A MAN has appeared in court after assaulting, controlling and coercing a partner. Shaun Stubbs, 45, appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Friday, June 14, charged with multiple offences. He admitted assault by beating after assaulting his
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Care home plans reduced and resubmitted after 'oppressive' scheme refused
PLANS to demolish a care home and rebuild it have been reduced and resubmitted after it was refused and called ‘oppressive’ by council planners. Luxurycare has resubmitted plans for Eagles Mount Care Home at 25 Birds Hill Road after previous plans
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Residents vow to install park hanging baskets after council cuts funding
RESIDENTS have vowed to take matters into their own hands and buy their own hanging baskets for a park after BCP Council cut funding. Poole Park used to have several hanging baskets with seasonal flowers planted in put up on the red phone boxes
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Wanted man could be in Dorset
A man who is wanted by police may be in Dorset. Callum Conisbee, 20, is wanted on recall to prison for failing to abide by the terms of his release. He is described as white, approximately six feet tall, of average build, with short brown
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Mountain bikes and Xbox console stolen from Poole property
Officers are investigating after several items were stolen from an outbuilding in Poole. Two mountain bikes, an Xbox, camping equipment, and paddleboards were among the items stolen on Blandford Road. The stolen mountain bikes are a Whyte 19
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LIVE: Road blocked after crash between car and motorbike
5:35pm The ambulance service have been contacted for more information.
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Two people arrested after armed police storm Southbourne property
ARMED POLICE swarmed an area of Southbourne after reports of a man in possession of a dangerous weapon. Residents looked in shock as officers stormed a property on Fisherman’s Avenue. A police helicopter was also seen circling above the scene
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Poole RNLI rescue 38ft Sunseeker race boat adrift off pier
POOLE RNLI rescued a 38ft Sunseeker race boat off Bournemouth Pier after it was adrift for over three hours. Launched at 8pm on June 16, Poole RNLI were called out to save a 38ft Sunseeker race boat with five people on-board after it had been
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Armed police arrest man in connection with robbery
A MAN has been arrested after robbing a petrol station at knifepoint. Officers and an armed response unit were alerted to reports of a robbery this morning at Asda Express in Bournemouth where a man took items without paying while holding a knife
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Emergency services rush to airport after suspected plane emergency
EMERGENCY services rushed to Bournemouth Airport after reports of a potential issue with an incoming plane. Fire crews and police officers were called to the airport in Parley Lane at 2pm on Sunday, June 16. Firefighters from Christchurch,
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Zabarnyi and Ukraine well beaten by Romania in Group E opener
AFC BOURNEMOUTH defender Illia Zabarnyi tasted defeat with Ukraine in the first game of their Euros campaign, losing 3-0 to neighbours Romania. Zabarnyi started and played the entirety of the 90 minutes as Ukraine were well beaten by Romania.
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Wimborne off-license burgled after man threatens staff with crowbar
A Colehill store has been burgled after staff were threatened by a man with a crowbar who told them to lock the door. Dorset Police detectives are investigating an aggravated burglary at a One Stop shop on Dales Drive, Colehill, after a man threatened
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Armed police spotted as helicopter circles over Bournemouth
4:59pm We now have an update on this incident here. This live blog is now closed.
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£300,000 padel courts to be made open to the public
A TENNIS club will launch what is believed to be the only open-to-public padel courts for several miles. East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in Salterns Road, Poole, has built three brand-new padel courts in its club which has cost them £300,000
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Man charged in connection with reported robberies across Dorset
A MAN has appeared in court in connection with robberies and attempted robberies across Bournemouth and Christchurch. Officers were alerted to an incident outside Lidl in Bailey Drive on May 28 after a man allegedly made threats and stole a bike
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Tesco shuts for five weeks to 'improve shopping experience'
A POPULAR convenience store has temporarily closed for a refresh in Ringwood. Tesco Express in Poulner has closed to make way for improvements to its store. The store closed on June 8 to make way for the planned five weeks of work on the building
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Christchurch man wanted in connection with stabbing
A 33-YEAR-OLD Christchurch man is wanted by police in connection to the Hunt Road stabbing on June 11. Dorset Police has appealed to the public to help find 33-year-old Jordan McClay in connection to the stabbing in Hunt Road, Somerford. Mr
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'Police do not tolerate shoplifting' - £1,000 worth of perfume recovered after theft
BOURNEMOUTH Police intercepted a commercial theft of items worth more than £1,000. Officers responded to reports of a vehicle known to have been involved in commercial theft that had taken place. A total of £1,000 worth of perfume from The
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Armed police negotiate with knife-wielding man
ARMED POLICE were forced to negotiate with a man in possession of a knife in Poole. Officers were alerted via the ambulance service, raising concerns for a man's welfare earlier today (June 17). Police had to negotiate to prevent the situation
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Chris Billam-Smith targeting Gilberto Ramirez fight in Las Vegas after retaining belt
BOURNEMOUTH boxing sensation Chris Billam-Smith wants a trip to Las Vegas for a unification bout with Gilberto Ramirez after defending his world title once again. World champion Billam-Smith retained his WBO cruiserweight title whilst enacting
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‘Fabulous darling’ – Strictly star to grace Bournemouth on UK tour
A STRICTLY SENSATION will be hanging up the dancing shoes for one night of musical theatre to dazzle the crowd with his voice. Craig Revel Horwood has announced he is releasing his debut solo album in the autumn, ahead of an extensive UK tour in
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Knives seized and arrest made after disturbance
A MAN was arrested, and two knives were seized after reports of a disturbance in Winton. Officers were alerted to reports of a man in possession of knives on Wimborne Road. Shaun Anthony Vallier, 61 was arrested at the scene after he was found
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Heath fire sends smoke billowing across the sky
FIREFIGHTERS rushed to the scene of a large heath fire in Dorset. Multiple fire engines were alerted to an incident of a growing blaze in Wimborne. Fire crews managed to extinguish the fire in under an hour. The incident took place at Holt
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Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?
When you need to park the car in a hurry, it can often be tricky to know if you can leave it on the side of the pavement if you live in England. Whether that’s because you are struggling to see any visible signs with rules and regulations in the
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Zabarnyi thanks 'warriors that defend' Ukraine ahead of his country's Euros campaign
CHERRIES defender Illia Zabarnyi thanked the “warriors who defend” Ukraine for allowing him and his international team to represent their country at this summer’s Euros. Ukraine start their Group C campaign against Romania at 2pm this afternoon
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Paddleboarder mowed down by 'moron' jet skiers performing stunts
POLICE are hunting 'moron' jet skiers who mowed down and nearly killed a paddleboarder by performing a hard turn at 50mph just 7ft away from him. Ben Gray was paddling in a low-speed area off Bournemouth beach when six jet skiers approached him
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'Shirtless man covered in blood' sparks police response
A MAN seriously injured himself after causing damage to windows, doors and vehicles in Poole. Police were called to Alder Road shortly after 4pm on Sunday following reports of criminal damage. It was reported that a man, aged in his 20s and
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Former atomic site plans given green light
THE removal of more structures from the former atomic site at Winfrith has been agreed. The latest application, for the removal of 13 portacabins, is part on the on-going process of de-commissioning the experimental former Steam Generating Heavy
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Seriously ill west Dorset dad stranded in Turkey in induced coma
A FORMER Weymouth pub landlord is stranded abroad after falling seriously ill. Malcolm Stocker became ill while on holiday with his partner in İçmeler in Turkey. Mr Stocker, who is the former landlord of the Duke of Albany in Weymouth, was
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What does the term Purdah mean in relation to general elections in the UK?
Rishi Sunak has called a new general election to take place in 2024 after months of speculation about when it would be. After a cabinet meeting the Prime Minister has shared it will take place on Thursday, July 4. Due to the general election
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New Forest cafe trashed and Nazi symbol graffitied during break-in
A New Forest restaurant owner has described walking into a 'war zone' after his cafe was trashed and a Nazi symbol was daubed on the premises. Adem Dursun, was distraught after finding food strewn all over the floor of his diner, Adam’s Café in
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This is how Queens Park in Bournemouth got its name
Although Bournemouth is considered a relatively new town, Queen’s Park’s history spans centuries. The land was once part of a vast heathland stretching from Dorchester to the New Forest. In 1802, an act privatised much of this common land,
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Public warned throwing away election documents could land you a £200 fine
Experts have issued a warning to the public ahead of General Election month, as many of us could be making mistakes that will land us with fines or even a prison sentence. A range of election material has been published and sent out across the
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How do I register for a postal vote ahead of the 2024 General Election?
With a General Election only three weeks away, many across the UK will be looking to make sure they have everything they need before heading to the polls. With the election taking place in July, a lot of voters will have summer holidays booked
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In The Dock: Woman handed hefty fine for dropping cigarette
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: REBECCA TRAVERS, 40 and of Ringwood Road in Poole, admitted theft from a shop after stealing health supplements valued at £446.83 from Holland & Barrett at The Dolphin Centre in Poole
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Global steel firm gives experience to Christchurch pupils
GLOBAL structural steel firm REIDsteel is giving students an insight into the world of work. The Christchurch-based firm has welcomed the latest two work experience placements from Twynham School to its offices and manufacturing facility in Reid
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'I hope everyone enjoys Poole Park, whatever their views'
YOUR reader Glyn Dickinson is quite right to encourage scrutiny of council decisions, including that for Poole Park's recent reduction in through vehicular traffic by closing Whitecliff gate to vehicles. Readers will find the all the documents
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RSPCA celebrates 200th birthday during its busiest week of the year
AN ANIMAL charity is set to celebrate its 200th birthday amid its busiest week of the year. The RSPCA is set to mark its 200th anniversary, with the charity using the occasion to issue a rallying call to the people of Dorset to join a movement
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First full episode of wine festival documentary to be released
THE first full episode of a documentary showing behind the scenes at a new wine festival is set to be released this week. Dorset Wine Festival will take place at Highcliffe Castle in October. In the lead up to the event, a documentary is being
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Bournemouth University among the best for sustainability
BOURNEMOUTH University is among the best universities worldwide for its sustainability, according to the new Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. BU was ranked 39th out of 1,963 universities measured against the UN Sustainable Development
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Top 10 best and worst English foods ranked by online travel guide (Do you agree?)
A ranking by users of an online travel guide has revealed the top 10 best and worst-rated foods from England. There's often much debate about what the best and worst parts of English cuisine are, with there being plenty of strong opinions held.
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'Women's Institute is not all jam and Jerusalem'
‘THE Women’s Institute is not all jam and Jerusalem’. That’s the message from Canford and Merley WI group as it seeks to find new members. A spokesperson for the group said: “We are women of all ages and backgrounds who come together once a
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Sandbanks residents to head to the polls in referendum
SANDBANKS residents are set to head to the polls in a referendum next month. Registered voters in the Sandbanks peninsula neighbourhood will be able to take part in a vote on July 18. Residents will be asked: "Do you want BCP Council to use
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Stories from Cherries supporters from all four corners of the globe
READ through AFC Bournemouth’s starting XI for any given game and you will see a host of players from across the globe. Next season Cherries’ squad will consist of players from all but one continent, but they will be backed by fans from all around
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'Gutted' - Jodie Burrage set to miss grass-court season after wrist injury
BOURNEMOUTH tennis star Jodie Burrage is set to miss the entirety of the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, after failing to recover from injury. Currently British number three, Burrage announced in March that she would be out for a few months
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Iraola: Injured Fredericks the 'most difficult situation I've had to manage’
ANDONI Iraola says he found it “difficult to help” Ryan Fredericks during his injury-ravaged season, adding: “It is the most difficult situation probably I have had to manage.” Fredericks will be released by Cherries when his contract expires this
